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Serena Williams announces Wimbledon return after daughter inspires comeback

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 8:10 PM

Last updated Jun 17, 2026

Serena Williams announces Wimbledon return after daughter inspires comeback
Summary

Serena Williams, 44, announced her tennis comeback and confirmed she will play doubles with her sister Venus at Wimbledon later this month. Speaking at the Berlin Tennis Open on June 16, Williams credited her daughter Olympia for encouraging her to return to the sport. Williams and her partner Karolina Muchova lost in straight sets to Giuliana Olmos and Erin Routliffe at the Berlin event. The sisters received a wildcard entry into Wimbledon, aiming to rekindle their successful doubles partnership previously marked by six Grand Slam titles.

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  • •Serena Williams announced her return to tennis during the Berlin Tennis Open.
  • •She will compete in doubles with Venus Williams at Wimbledon.
  • •Williams last played professionally nearly four years ago.
  • •The sisters hope to revive their past successes in doubles.
  • •Williams and Muchova were recently defeated in the Berlin tournament.
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  • 8:10 PMYahoo Sports — Serena Williams Reveals Who Convinced Her to Make Tennis Comeback at Wimbledon
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The 29-time Grand Slam champion spoke to reporters on Tuesday regarding her tennis comeback

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